GDPR is set to see the biggest shake-up in the way we handle data since the Data Protection Act of 1998. Over the last few years, the processing and control of data has seen many systematic changes. Updated legal obligations set out in the Regulation such as the ‘lawful basis’ of the processing of data is sure to see more changes to data handling.

"Stand still and the rest of the world will walk past you" A quote from Marc Woods, speaking in February 2017. However, doing nothing would have been very easy for this particular speaker. When Marc was aged 17, he was diagnosed with bone cancer and subsequently had his left leg amputated below the knee.

Two thousand and seventeen; another major year of technological advancements. Technology evolution has been at its fastest pace and for ‘Millennials’, technology has become an important part of their daily routine. For the purpose of this blog, we specifically refer to mobile technologies and pair ‘mobile’ with ‘cloud’ as we can hardly talk about mobile unless we associate it with its equally important partner, the cloud.

Exactly who should be responsible for data protection within an organisation? Should it be a matter for C-level staff only? Or the IT department? The sales and marketing department collecting customer information? Or is it time to appoint a dedicated Data Protection Officer?

In order to get to understand Alabaster, we recommend that you know a little about the case precedent behind it.

In Part 2 of Peter’s blog, he explores how community-building can strengthen customer relationships and support long-term success, growth, and retention.

Since 2008, customer relationships have become more valuable than brands. Repeat business and success depend on how staff interact with customers.

There was once a level of anxiety surrounding smart working and its impending implementation in the workplace. Once thought of as merely a fruitless buzzword, smart working has caused a lot of confusion due to its previously indefinite or unclear meaning. Surely we should all be working smart? And how exactly can you define ‘smart’?

Our Head of Legal, Leon Daniel, has written some useful information on GDPR and what it might mean for your organisation. This is the second of a series of articles on the steps we are taking at SD Worx to ensure GDPR compliance.

Our Head of Legal, Leon Daniel, has written some useful information on General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and what it might mean for your organisation. This is the first of a series of articles on the new Regulation and will cover the steps we are taking at SD Worx to ensure GDPR compliance.

The fourth industrial revolution brings smart automation, transforming industries but raises questions on its impact on people and businesses.

In the early compliance audits by HM Revenue & Customs, those exposed tended to be small and isolated instances, some deliberate and some naive ignorance! In recent months, it is clear some large employers appear to be struggling in their reward strategies in assuring compliance of paying legal minimum pay, whether that be National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage.